Senior Imaging Scientist, High-Content & Flow Cytometry

SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening); New London (CT); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pfizer in Groton, CT seeks a scientists to lead high-content imaging and flow cytometry efforts within the Discovery Biology and Pharmacology group. You will design assays, analyze complex imaging data, and help scale imaging workflows in support of a broad small-molecule portfolio.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with chemists, structural biologists, and computational scientists, with opportunities to advance new technologies and contribute to target validation and candidate

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant discipline; 0–4 years work experience; 2+ years applying fluorescence or confocal microscopy in biology.
• Hands-on experience developing high-content imaging assays; familiarity with flow cytometry platforms is valued.
• Experience with plate-based imaging systems and quantitative data analysis to extract meaningful biological insights.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and deliver fit-for-purpose assay solutions.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and contribute to continuous imaging capability improvements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-content imaging and flow cytometry assays.
• Analyze imaging data, build workflows, and translate data into biological insights.
• Manage imaging infrastructure and software, and drive workflow improvements.
• Execute screening campaigns and mechanism-of-action studies to support target validation.
• Collaborate with HTS, chemistry, biology, and computational teams.
• Stay current with new imaging technologies and instrumentation.
• Mentor less-experienced assay scientists in imaging and flow cytometry.

Skills

High-content imaging

Flow cytometry

Image analysis

Data interpretation

Scientific problem solving

Learning agility

Communication & collaboration

Education

PhD in molecular biology/pharmacology/cell biology/biomedical engineering

Tools

Flow cytometry platforms

Image-analysis software

Computational workflows

Scripting / programming

Job description

Pfizer in Groton, CT seeks a scientists to lead high-content imaging and flow cytometry efforts within the Discovery Biology and Pharmacology group. You will design assays, analyze complex imaging data, and help scale imaging workflows in support of a broad small-molecule portfolio.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with chemists, structural biologists, and computational scientists, with opportunities to advance new technologies and contribute to target validation and candidate